RESOURCES FOR BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS
We recognize that breast cancer survivors need continual help long after treatment has ended. Below is a list of resources that help both breast cancer survivors and patients. If you would like to be added to this list, feel free to contact us with information regarding your organization.
Active Treatment
PA Breast Cancer CoalitionThe PA Breast Cancer Coalition represents, supports and serves breast cancer survivors and their families in Pennsylvania through educational programming, legislative advocacy and breast cancer research grants. Phone: (800) 377-8828 | Website: https://www.pabreastcancer.org |
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Help the FightFunding from Help The Fight is for anyone locally, currently receiving breast cancer treatment and for those needing the necessary screening process to detect breast cancer. Phone: (717) 455-7095 | Website: https://www.helpthefight.org |
Related Resources
The Perfect Match BoutiqueThese ladies are compassionate, caring and dedicated to assisting Breast Cancer Patients from diagnosis to survivor. |
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Lymphedema ProductsClick here to purchase compression garments utilizing sales and discounts. |
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LympheDIVASClick here to purchase select compression garments that support organizations for Breast Cancer research and education. They have an amazing selection of designs to choose from and will assist you in making the right choice of size. *Use code “tatarebels” and receive 15% off your purchase!* |
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Living Beyond Breast CancerConnecting you to information you can trust and support you can count on. An abundance of educational/informational resources in print, online, and personal. |
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Pacific Medical TrainingThis article, “First Aid for People with Cancer” by Pacific Medical Treatment contains very beneficial information in regards to active and post treatment cancer patients. |
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Inkcredible OutcomesInkcredible Outcomes offers several services to help Breast Cancer Survivors with post-treatment care. These include 3-D Areola Tattooing, Scar Tissue Relief and, Scar Camouflaging and Lymphatic Massages (courtesy of Subterranean Spa). |
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Subterranean SpaSubterranean Spa offers several relaxing and healing massages and services. One highly beneficial to Breast Cancer Survivors is their Lymphatic Massage service. This helps move lymphatic fluid around the body, releasing it from swollen areas. |
Support Active Legislation
LTA = Lymphedema Treatment ActThe Lymphedema Treatment Act is an active bill in the current, 115th Congress, which runs from the beginning of 2017 to the end of 2018. Please visit here to learn more about this important House Bill HR930 – Senate Bill S497. |
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Essentially WomenA community of providers for the betterment of women’s health care. They are strong advocates for the Make Me Whole Again Legislation for Medicare coverage for custom breast prosthesis. |